Kanonenbahnbrücke

The Kanonenbahnbrücke is a railway bridge in Magdeburg that crosses the Alte Elbe river using a steel framework held up by sturdy pillars. The structure displays the typical building style of the 19th century with riveted connections joining the steel parts together.

The bridge was built in the 19th century to carry military equipment, especially cannons, across the river, which is how it got its name. Later it served regular train traffic until it was eventually taken out of service.

The bridge lets visitors observe how skilled workers joined steel pieces together using techniques from the industrial era. Walking across or beside it gives a sense of the craftsmanship that went into building railways during that time.

The bridge can be viewed from the riverbank path that runs along the Alte Elbe and connects to local walking and cycling routes. The best viewing spot is from the walking paths beside the river, which are easily accessible and open year-round.

The riveted connections between steel parts are still visible and show the handiwork method used before modern welding techniques became available. These details help visitors understand the different construction methods from that era.

Location: Magdeburg

GPS coordinates: 52.12532,11.65145

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27